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Shows & fairs, 1923

4,059 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 203

Agricultural Society

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 11
Also in Nepean Times

A meeting of the above Society was held in the School of Arts on the 22nd January, there being 22 councillors present. The chair was occupied by the…

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Swimming Exhibition

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 2

Being the only freshwater, swimming baths within easy distance of the Metropolis, Lidcombe Municipal Baths were chosen for an exhibition of scientific…

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Manly Carnival

Evening News · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 3
Also in The Sun, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Daily Telegraph

Following the swimming [?] at the Manly [?]…

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The Swimming Carnival

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 5

The big swimming carnival to be held this Saturday at "The Oaks," South Creek, should Attract a large crowd, Judging by the interest…

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Show Judging

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 4

Mr. M. C. D. Lowe has been appointed judge of Jersey cattle at Ryde Show on 24th inst.; of the cattle section at Luddenham Show on 2nd and 3rd…

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Interstate Carnival. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 14

The Lord Mayor (Sir William Lathlain) to-day tendered a civic welcome to the visiting interstate swimmers, comprising W. Herald and M. Christie, of New South Wales; L. Uren, T. Morris, and V. Walter,…

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Casino Carnival Casino

The Sun · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 7

The swimming carnival was continued last night, when the carnival handicap, over 200 yards, was won by K. Kirkland, of Sydney, with J. Jmeson second…

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Motor Carnival The Bathurst Complaint

Evening News · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 2

Mr Vic [?] secretary of the Motor Cycle Club of N.S.W. asked for a Statement regarding the complaint from Bathurst about the clash carnivals at…

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Wollongong Show. Ring Events

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 11

The annual exhibition of the Wollongong A. H. and [?]. Society entered upon its second day to-day. A large gathering of people was in attendance, the number being greatly in excess of those present on the…

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Sports Carnival. Liverpool United Friendly Societies

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 5

All, roads led to the coursing ground, Liverpool, on Anniversary Day, when the United Friendly Societies held their first annual sports and picnic, which proved…

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Next Royal Show Preparatory Works

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 17

Important matters in connection with the new improvements at the Showground and the coming Easter Show were considered at a full…

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A Motor Show Melbourne, in July

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 22

A motor-car show is mooted in Melbourne for next July. The proposal emanated from outside the leading motor traders, who have promptly…

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North Rocks Fair. In Aid of the School of Arts

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 11

The North Rocks School of Arts annual fair was held on Anniversary Day, at the local park. Its object was to raise funds to provide furniture for the…

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The Moving Picture Show Early and Late

The Sun · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 6

A bus driver was recently fined 10s, for having arrived at Bondi Junction nine minutes behind his. time-table. His excuse was engine trouble. Another driver…

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Biggest Ever the Royal Show Bright Prospects

Evening News · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 1

The business of the R.A. Society in anticipation of the Royal Show is greater than ever. Almost all the [?] has been let and new…

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Castle Hill Show. Next Friday and

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 1

On Friday and Saturday next, February 9th and 10th, all roads and the new railway will lead to Castle Hill Show Ground, where the Central Cumberland…

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